Find out how popular the last name Verdoorn is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Verdoorn.

Verdoorn, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Verdoorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdoorn in America

Verdoorn is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdoorn surname appeared 362 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Verdoorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verdoorn to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Verdoorn

The surname VERDOORN originated in the Netherlands, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Dutch words "ver" meaning "far" and "doorn" meaning "thorn bush," suggesting a connection to a remote or distant location where thorn bushes were prevalent.

One of the earliest mentions of the VERDOORN name can be found in the records of the city of Utrecht, where a certain Pieter Verdoorn was documented as a resident in 1587. The name also appears in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a Johannes Verdoorn was baptized in 1612.

Over the centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, including Verdoren, Verdooren, and Verdoren. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Notable individuals bearing the VERDOORN surname include:

1. Gerrit Verdoorn (1585-1648), a Dutch merchant and trader who established a successful business in Amsterdam, trading goods with the Dutch East Indies.

2. Jacobus Verdoorn (1711-1789), a renowned Dutch botanist and horticulturist, known for his extensive work in classifying and describing plant species from the Cape of Good Hope region.

3. Anna Maria Verdoorn (1745-1821), a Dutch artist renowned for her intricate still-life paintings, which often featured vibrant floral arrangements.

4. Pieter Verdoorn (1896-1978), a Dutch-born Australian botanist and taxonomist, who made significant contributions to the study of plant classification and nomenclature.

5. Hermanus Verdoorn (1917-2004), a Dutch-South African artist and sculptor, known for his abstract works and his use of unconventional materials such as welded metal and found objects.

The VERDOORN surname has a rich history rooted in the Netherlands, with its origins dating back to the 16th century. While the name may have evolved over time and spread to different parts of the world, its Dutch heritage remains an integral part of its identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdoorn

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Verdoorn.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Verdoorn was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Verdoorn has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Verdoorn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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